Chicago Cubs Second Baseman Nico Hoerner got his offseason started in a doctor’s office earlier this month when he underwent successful surgery on his right forearm. The procedure was done October 11 and announced by the team a week ago. The right flexor tendon surgery will keep Hoerner on the mend for much of the winter and rehab will be a key thing to monitor for the Chicago Cubs as spring training approaches in February.
The surgery was not done by team doctors and the next time the club’s medical staff will evaluate Hoerner will be when he reports to spring training in Mesa, AZ. The injury did not keep Hoerner out of the lineup during the season and as the year wore on, Hoerner improved despite dealing with his ailing forearm. With a full four months to rest and recuperate, the team and fans are hoping for an effective recovery from their Gold Glove second baseman.
Surgery For Nico Hoerner
The Chicago Cubs offseason got underway earlier than they would’ve liked in 2024. The team had aspirations for October baseball but couldn’t clear the September hurdle and found themselves resting on the couch watching the World Series. One player is going to be resting whether he watches the Fall Classic or not. Nico Hoerner, the starting second baseman, is going to be recovering from his right forearm flexor tendon surgery.
Complications For the Chicago Cubs
Nico Hoerner finished the season healthy enough to play but this surgery clouds his availability and recovery timeline for 2025. Indicators are that the second baseman will be cleared for baseball activities by the time the team reconvenes in the desert, but if that isn’t the case the club has to look elsewhere for someone to replace Hoerner at the beginning of the season.
Players already on the major league roster are the most obvious answer. Nick Madrigal will be healthy after his 2024 ended early when he broke his wrist. Miles Mastrobuoni exhibited he can hold down the defensive side of the game, David Bote has experience at second base, and Michael Busch spent much of his minor league career bouncing around the infield, including games at first base.
Prospects could be another avenue for the Chicago Cubs to entertain should Hoerner miss the start of the season. If that’s the case the Chicago Cubs have plenty of options. Luis Vazquez spent parts of the final months of the season on the major league roster and Kevin Alcantara made his MLB debut in the final week of the season and both of them have experience at second base, though not at the major league level.
Conclusion
The Chicago Cubs will look to regroup this offseason for a 2024 season that saw them finish third in the National League Central. Hoerner’s injury will be one of many things for the team to watch over the offseason. Chicago has a strong foundation to get back on track for 2025.
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